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X552 LGK

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,192 mi
Last recorded117,192 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX552 LGK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 117,192 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged slight buckle (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 20 May 2017 111,497 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 111,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

center stop lamp inop

Pass 10 Oct 2014 104,611 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2014 104,661 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2013 95,553 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 95,553 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 83,916 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

the front brake discs are in poor condition

the o/s front tyre is wearing smooth on the inner shoulder

Pass 7 Oct 2011 70,033 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes are debonding.

Nearside front tyre has worn smooth on inner shoulder, and is wearing / worn low on tread.

Offside rear brake pipe to brake hose is badly corroded and is nearing limits.

Fail 30 Sep 2011 70,033 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes are debonding.

Nearside front tyre has worn smooth on inner shoulder, and is wearing / worn low on tread.

Offside rear brake pipe to brake hose is badly corroded and is nearing limits.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 64,076 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 59,974 miles

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2008 53,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 46,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 32,037 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 28,108 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Puma?

Based on 713,333 MOT tests across 56,808 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
56,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 62,649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,167
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,649
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,373
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X552 LGK is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2001 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 69,595 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Puma fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 62,649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X552 LGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Puma typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X552 LGK is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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